What is the difference between Boxboard and Cardboard?

There are some noticeable differences between the two types of cardboard packaging known as cardboard and box board now read more about them.

Cardboard

Cardboard is a well known corrugated material. If you look at a sheet of cardboard from a side angle you will see a layer of paper that is wavy inside. There is also a layer of paper and card on top of each side. In comparison Box board contains only one layer of paper that is perfectly flat. Examples of box board uses are cereal boxes, tissue boxes, and other packaging products.

Folding Boxboard

Useful for application when the inside of the box is not essential for presentation purposes. This is because the two sides of the board are different. Box board features a semi-gloss finish on one side and a natural uncoated finish on the other side.

There are different variations of boxboard. The cereal box type is usually available in one weight only, in comparison folding box board is manufactured in a range of weights up to440gsm. For Golf Score card print you will find the one-sided boxboard version is especially beneficial because a Biro pen can be used on the reverse side. On the other side an impressive colour print or plain needle sharp text.

Cream Backed Board is exactly the same thickness and texture as the cereal box and tissue box applications. Cream-backed box board is ideal for applications where a gloss finish on the outer side of the packaging is essential.

Due to the low cost to manufacture cardboard it has become an essential material in the packaging industry. The relative ease of bailing cardboard in preparation of recycling makes it cost effective for the packaging industry.

Andrew Plant. I am here to help you get the best paper and card money can buy. This blog is designed to help you find ideas and inspiration on the many uses of paper and card. We have written a series of how to guides which we know will fulfill all of your need to know about paper and card requirements. Paper for office, craft, wedding stationery, print, folding & cutting, we have the complete range in our online shop. With a professional service, quick delivery and great prices. At Paper cutz we have a dedicated team of paper professionals with over 100 years experience in the industry, on hand to lend advice on any question you may have.

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Andrew Plant. I am here to help you get the best paper and card money can buy. This blog is designed to help you find ideas and inspiration on the many uses of paper and card. We have written a series of how to guides which we hope will fulfill all you need to know about paper and card requirements. Paper for office, craft, wedding stationery, print, folding & cutting, we have the complete range in our online shop. With a professional service, quick delivery and great prices. At Paper cutz we have a dedicated team of paper professionals with over 100 years experience in the industry, on hand to lend advice on any question you may have.